What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber position at Jobs@UIOWA?
University of Iowa Health Care department of Engineering Services, Plumbing Shop, is seeking a Plumber. This position will be full-time with a primary schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday including weekends and holidays as scheduled for on-call.
Under general supervision, position applies knowledge and skill at the journey level to install and repair piping, fixtures, appliances, laboratory equipment, and apparatus related to gas, air, steam, water, drainage systems, and heating and cooling systems.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Installs and repairs sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters and softeners, garbage disposals, sprinkler systems, traps, valves, pumps, meters, coils, laboratory equipment, drains, including cleaning drains, and other related piping and equipment.
Tests, installs, and maintains water distribution piping and control equipment, fire hydrants, sanitary and storm sewer systems, gas piping, and related distribution systems equipment.
Draws layouts. Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
Maintains records on equipment, inventory, and test reports on code compliant devices. Tracks materials and effort expended on each job assignment.
May perform or assist in the performance of the duties of Pipefitter or Insulator.
May provide technical support to Area Mechanics or student workers.
Responds to calls for emergency repair services.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Four years of experience in the trade, which may include an apprenticeship.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with questions.